The First Nearly Correct Measurement of the Earth's Circumference Was

question 28

Multiple Choice

The first nearly correct measurement of the Earth's circumference was made by ________.

• A) Newton
• B) Einstein
• C) Eratosthenes
• D) Columbus
• E) Plato

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